N41SDBELL 47G 1990-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELL 47G S/N: 1156

Summary

On May 14, 1990, a Bell 47G (N41SD) was involved in an accident near Wynne, AR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LANDING GEAR SKID ENTANGLED WITH A FUEL HOSE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41SD.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 14, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA117
Location
WYNNE, AR
Event ID
20001212X23246
Coordinates
35.230350, -90.779228
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LANDING GEAR SKID ENTANGLED WITH A FUEL HOSE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1156
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
47G B47G
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TAYLOR AVIATION INC
Address
RT 1 BOX 124F
Status
Deregistered
City
WYNNE
State / Zip Code
AR 72396
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC90LA117